Therapists Unchained
Therapists Unchained is about opening a dialogue about the state of mental health in the United States as seen through the eyes of the clinicians and the role of tech platforms in shaping access to care, the consequences of VC-backed therapy models, the intentional complexities of dealing with insurance companies, and building a community of mental health providers to support, mentor, educate, and empower each other. You’ll hear real talk about what’s happening behind the scenes in our field and what it means for providers and clients alike.
Why It Matters:
As the mental health field becomes increasingly shaped by corporate interests and algorithm-driven care, clinicians are being left out of critical conversations — and often critical decisions. This podcast is our space to educate, connect, and organize.
Join the Movement:
If this conversation resonates with you, we invite you to subscribe, share with your networks, and start the conversation in your communities. Together, we can unchain the future of mental health care.
Connect With Us:
If you'd like to be on the show or collaborate with Therapists Unchained, please get in touch with Sivie Suckerman, MA, LMHC, ACS, at sivie@therapistsunchained.com
THANK YOU!
Therapists Unchained
Latest Episodes
The Human Behind the Healer with Anna Steele, LCSW
Content Warning: This episode of Therapists Unchained features a deeply honest and vulnerable conversation regarding severe depression, systemic burnout, and suicidal ideation among mental health professionals. In this episode of...
MediSprout: Reclaiming the EHR from Venture Capital Control with Dr. Samant Virk and Ben Putland
This podcast episode of Therapists Unchained, hosted by Sivie Suckerman, features MediSprout founders Dr. Samant Virk and Ben Putland, who discuss their mission to provide an ethical technology alternative for mental...
The Power of Advocacy with Meg Curtin Rey-Bear, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
This podcast episode of Therapists Unchained, hosted by Sivie Suckerman, features Meg Curtin Rey-Bear, MA, LPCC, LMHC, NCC, a veteran therapist and advocate from Eastern Washington. As the finance task force chair and co-cr...
Billing Under Fire: Supervisory Billing Explained (and more), with Susan Frager, MSW, Part 2
Host Sivie Suckerman, LMHC, ACS and “Psych Billing Coach” Susan Frager, MSW, clarify key administrative and regulatory shifts impacting mental health clinicians. Susan explains the technical differences between ...
The Psych Billing Coach: Fighting Insurance Giants and Venture Capital Platforms with Susan Frager, MSW - Part 1
In this episode of the "Therapists Unchained", host Sivie Suckerman interviews Susan Frager, MSW, widely known as the "Psych Billing Coach". Susan shares her journey from working as an MSW in a high-stress managed care envi...
